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Gomez still Phils’ closer, but will get break
- Updated: September 24, 2016
NEW YORK — Jeanmar Gomez will remain the Phillies’ closer through the end of the season, but he will not pitch during the next few save situations.
“He’s our closer, but the way I look at it is, he’s in a slump like hitters are,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said before Friday night’s game against the Mets at Citi Field. “For the next couple of chances to close, I’m going to try somebody else, just to give him a break. I said, ‘You’re still the closer, you stay positive, there’s a good chance you’ll have another opportunity to close. But the next couple I’ll give you a breather.'”
Gomez was bumped because he has struggled for more than a month, including on Thursday in a 9-8 loss to the Mets in 11 innings. Gomez allowed a two-run home run to Jose Reyes to tie the game in the ninth. He has an 11.20 ERA …
